Queen Maxima of the Netherlands Becomes Emotional During Visit to a Suicide Prevention Hotline in Amsterdam – Five Months After Her Sister Ines Took Her Own Life

November 3, 2018

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands became emotional during a visit to a suicide prevention hotline today (pictured) – five months after her sister took her own life

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands became emotional during a visit to a suicide prevention hotline today – five months after her sister took her own life.

The Dutch royal, 47, toured the Amsterdam headquarters of 113 Suicide Prevention, an organisation that provides support for people in crisis across the country.

The cause is one incredibly close to Maxima’s heart. Her younger sister Ines Zorreguieta, 33, was found hanged at her apartment in Buenos Aires in June after reportedly battling depression and mental health issues.

The Dutch royal, 47, visited the Amsterdam headquarters of 113 Suicide Prevention, an organisation that provides support for people in crisis across the country

The cause is one incredibly close to Maxima’s heart after her younger sister Ines Zorreguieta, 33, took her own life in June this year. Pictured, Ines in 2007

Maxima, known for her broad smile and enthusiasm at public appearances, appeared solemn as she arrived for the engagement today.

Dressed in a clay coloured dress and matching wrap coat, Maxima flashed only the slightest smile as she made her way inside.

The queen consort, who is married to King Willem-Alexander, 51, spent time speaking to volunteers and touring the facility.

At one point she appeared to wipe something from her eye as she took part in a round table discussion.